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Prep Time : 10min
Cook Time : 15min
Course : Appetizer, Brunch
Special : Caffeine-Free, Easy
Type of Prep : Bake
Cuisine : U.S. Regional
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Ham Balls Recipe

From Peggy Trowbridge Filippone,
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Sure to please your guests, this baked appetizer combines ham and fresh ground pork with vegetables, mustard, spices, and a splash of whiskey.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 pound ground cooked ham
  • 1/2 pound ground fresh pork
  • 1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs (about 3 slices)
  • 2 tablespoons whiskey, divided
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup minced celery
  • 2 tablespoons minced onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
  • 1/2 tablespoon vinegar

PREPARATION:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with non-stick foil.

In a large bowl, mix together ham, ground pork, bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon whiskey, water, egg, celery, onion, dry mustard, pepper, and cloves until evenly combined.

Using about 1 tablespoon of the mixture for each, form into balls and place 1 inch apart on baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.

For the sauce, combine remaining 1 tablespoon whiskey, brown sugar, prepared mustard, and vinegar in a saucepan over low heat. Whisk until combined and cook about 5 minutes.

Toss cooked ham balls in sauce. Serve warm in a chafing dish or low-heat crockpot.

Yield: 20 to 25 meatballs

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